Mon Jun 23 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

PG&E is warning of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) impacting over 9,000 customers in 16 Northern California counties due to high winds and dry conditions creating elevated fire risk. The shutoffs, aimed at preventing powerlines from sparking fires, began Thursday and could extend through Sunday evening in some areas. The Sacramento Valley and Central Valley are particularly at risk due to gusty north winds.

**News Article:**

**PG&E Warns of Power Shutoffs for Thousands in Northern California Due to Fire Risk**

**SACRAMENTO, CA** – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning over 9,000 customers across 16 Northern California counties that they could experience proactive power outages through the weekend as part of the utility’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. The shutoffs are designed to mitigate the risk of wildfires sparked by damaged powerlines during high wind and dry weather conditions.

The first phase of PSPS events began on Thursday and was initially slated to end Saturday, but PG&E has since announced a second round of potential shutoffs that could extend until Sunday evening in some locations.

“Winds will shift to the north on Saturday and Sunday in the Sacramento Valley with continued dry conditions with gusty north to northwest winds,” PG&E stated in an update. “As dry conditions spread throughout the Sacramento Valley combined with gusty northerly winds, elevated fire weather conditions will occur again on Saturday throughout the Central Valley and surrounding terrain.”

Specific areas impacted include parts of Colusa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Sutter counties. Residents in the affected counties are urged to prepare for potential outages. PG&E has provided a map and address search tool on their website to allow customers to check if their location is within a potential shutoff zone and see estimated restoration times.

*Counties under Warning: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is required
*Counties under Watch: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is likely

PG&E officials emphasize that the PSPS program is a critical safety measure to prevent wildfires and protect communities during periods of extreme fire risk. Customers are advised to stay informed, have emergency plans in place, and monitor PG&E’s website and local news outlets for updates.

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